June 29, 2009 | | Region’s top junior golfers competed for points | Eagle Vail Golf Club, the Vail Valley’s only public mountain course, hosted the 2009 Colorado Junior Golf Association’s Tom Whitehead Memorial Junior Tournament on June 24. Sarah Moore of Greenwood Village, Colorado, finished first with a three stroke lead over Shannon Lubar of Littleton in the Girls’ 14-18 year olds. Benjamin Krueger, of Colorado Springs posted an impressive -1 to bring the Boys’ Championship flight to its knees. He was closely followed by Michael Lee of Greeley +1, Jake Jacobs of Thornton +2, Sam Schweitzer of Greenwood Village +2 and Samuel Rock from Superior, Colorado also with +2.
“We love to host Junior Golf Events, it’s really rewarding” said Ben Welsh, Eagle Vail’s PGA Head Golf Professional. “It is really fun to watch the amazing swings of some of these young golfers and to see in them the future of golf,” commented Welsh.
The Colorado Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is the youth tournament program of the Colorado Golf Association. Established in 1984, the CJGA is a non-profit organization that conducts, promotes and supports junior golf activities in Colorado for boys and girls, ages 18 and under. Eagle Vail Golf Club is one of the fantastic stops on this years CJGA schedule. Young golfers accumulate points along the way, competing for the overall Colorado Junior Championship honors.
Tom Whitehead enjoyed the Vail Valley and all the outdoor activities that it offers. He lost his life tragically in a horseback riding accident but his memory lives on through the Tom Whitehead Memorial Golf Tournament.
These junior programs are possible because the Colorado Junior Golf Association receives support annually from membership dues, fund-raising activities, and donations from parents, individuals and businesses.
Eagle Vail Golf Club Results:
Girls' 14-18 Flight
1. Sarah Moore, Greenwood Village, CO, 39-44-83 +11
2. Shannon Lubar, Littleton, CO, 41-45-86 +14
3. Michelle Harrison, Fort Collins, CO, 45-43-88 +16
3. Lindsay McGetrick, Highlands Ranch, CO, 44-44-88 +16
5. Carlie McAlister, Castle Rock, CO, 46-43-89 +17
5. Tayler Bull, Golden, CO, 46-43-89 +17
Boys' Championship Flight
1. Benjamin Krueger, Colorado Springs, CO, 35-36-71 -1
2. Michael Lee, Greeley, CO, 37-36-73 +1
3. Jake Jacobs, Thornton, CO, 38-36-74 +2
3. Sam Schweitzer, Greenwood Village, CO, 38-36-74 +2
3. Samuel Rock, Superior, CO, 36-38-74 +2
For more information or to book tee times, call 970-949-5267, or visit www.eaglevailgolfclub.com. | | |
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